Charlie and the Magic Rugby Ball: Portia Woodman helps New Zealand Hold On for the 2021 World Cup Win

2025-03-15

One windy afternoon, Charlie sat on his bed, gripping his rugby ball. His team had a big match coming up, and the pressure was starting to get to him. “What if I mess up? What if we lose because of me?” he thought. He squeezed the ball tightly. The familiar rush of wind swirled around him. Suddenly, he was no longer in his bedroom—he was on the sidelines of Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. The stadium was deafening. Charlie looked down—he was wearing a media vest again, standing...

One windy afternoon, Charlie sat on his bed, gripping his rugby ball. His team had a big match coming up, and the pressure was starting to get to him.

“What if I mess up? What if we lose because of me?” he thought. He squeezed the ball tightly.

The familiar rush of wind swirled around him. Suddenly, he was no longer in his bedroom—he was on the sidelines of Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

The stadium was deafening. Charlie looked down—he was wearing a media vest again, standing just meters from the pitch. It was the 2021 Rugby World Cup final, and the Black Ferns were fighting to hold onto their lead against England.

Disclaimer: This story contains elements that have been tailored for creative and entertainment purposes. While some aspects may be inspired by real events or people, certain details have been modified or fictionalised and should not be considered entirely factual.

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